Ireland’s improving lineout statistics bode well for South Africa Test match
Setpiece in 2025 running at 89.1%, which is higher than the 85.9% of world champions, the Springboks
Andy Farrell
Andy Farrell comes to Sam Prendergast’s defence as he highlights outhalf’s qualities
‘I think Sam’s ability as a flyhalf far outweighs a work-on within his game’
Andy Farrell makes four changes for Springboks clash
South Africa make two alterations to the starting team that beat France a fortnight ago
Josh van der Flier and Garry Ringrose set for starting return against the Springboks
Andy Farrell likely to restore Lions frontrow of Andrew Porter, Dan Sheehan and Tadhg Furlong
Springboks arrive in Dublin nursing feelings of resentment over red cards
‘Are we treated fairly? I don’t think so,’ said assistant coach Mzwandile Stick
Ireland v South Africa: Kick-off time, TV details, team news
World number ones come to Dublin as they look to continue a November clean sweep
Ireland reminded naysayers they haven’t gone away with dismantling of Australia
‘We’re a very good side,’ said Andy Farrell after win, but he knows South Africa will provide much stiffer test
Paddy McCarthy delighted after vindicating Farrell’s decision to select him against Australia
Younger brother of Joe speaks of his brother’s influence in his development
Andy Farrell praises Ireland’s ability to go again after Australia comeback
Mack Hansen’s choice of footwear comes up for discussion after his hat-trick against Australia
Ireland 46 Australia 19 (FT) - record win over the Wallabies as it happened
Andy Farrell’s men look to make it back-to-back wins at home in Autumn Nations Series
Mack Hansen’s first-half hat-trick sets Ireland on the road to record victory over Australia
Andy Farrell’s side put in their best performance of the autumn campaign ahead of clash with Sprongboks
Ireland look to prove they are still one of the best teams in the world against wounded Wallabies
History has taught us to beware of any Australian side rebounding from a defeat, but the Wallabies look weary as well as wounded
After Lions tour and last Autumn Nations, Wallabies ‘now well versed with Ireland players’
Australia skipper hails Caelan Doris, who in turn praises ‘indefatigable’ Aussie Fraser McReight
Matt Williams: Ireland may be at a low ebb, but Australia look like all hope is lost
Joe Schmidt must put faith in his only world-class attacking weapon if Wallabies are to have any chance
Showtime for Farrell and Schmidt, but don’t try reading that from public face of players
Australia and Ireland players stayed on message. In taking that approach, they belied the high stakes of Saturday night for Farrell and Schmidt
Ireland v Australia: Mack Hansen’s flair faces stiff test in switch to fullback
Connacht back to step into a new role for Ireland against Australia
Andy Farrell hits the refresh button hoping to breathe new life into Ireland
Head coach makes nine changes, with a clutch of Lions back in the team for reunion clash with Joe Schmidt’s Wallabies
Joe Schmidt back on familiar ground as Wallabies face Ireland in Dublin
Australia’s head coach knows his side will have to be at their best against his former squad on Saturday
Sam Prendergast ‘deserves’ to start at 10 against Australia, says Andy Farrell
Nine changes for Ireland from last weekend’s win over Japan
Paddy McCarthy and Sam Prendergast selected to start for Ireland against Australia
Mack Hansen will play at fullback in Saturday’s game, one of nine changes from team that faced Japan
Too many fans forget Joe Schmidt’s selfless efforts in bringing Wallabies back from brink
Coach took on ‘bin fire’ of a team in country with little patience for long-term rebuilds
Gordon D’Arcy: Farrell and Schmidt to test their rugby philosophies against each other
Wounded Wallabies won’t lack for motivation following shock loss to Italy
Australia are wounded and written off, which is exactly why Ireland must up their levels
History teaches us that the Wallabies are at their most dangerous after a defeat
‘We need to get over ourselves’: Farrell frustrated at Ireland performance against Japan
More than once Farrell talked about 'feeling sorry for ourselves' after Ireland's uneven 41-10 win over Japan.
Caelan Doris brings a presence to captaincy which makes Ireland prosper
The Ireland captain excelled in Ireland’s victory over Japan, omnipresent in their better moments
Five things we learned from Ireland’s win over Japan
Dilemma at fullback for next two Tests after Jamie Osborne’s injury
Ireland’s Andy Farrell pleased by much-improved second-half display against Japan
Head coach said team were flat and lacking ‘bite’ in the first half
Strong second half sees Ireland pull away from Japan after patchy start
Ireland scored four unanswered tries near the end of the game to get back to winning ways
Ireland 41 Japan 10 (FT) - as it happened: Second half flurry hands Ireland victory
Follow all the action from the Aviva Stadium in the second of the Autumn Internationals
Ireland v Japan player ratings: Tommy O’Brien stars as bench makes big impact
Caelan Doris and Jack Crowley had impressive games in Autumn International Test
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